title: Development and psychometric evaluation of the Milwaukee Psychotherapy Expectations Questionnaire.
abstract: The Milwaukee Psychotherapy Expectations Questionnaire (MPEQ) was developed to measure clients' expectations about the components and effects of therapy. Items were generated rationally based upon the theoretical literature and existing expectancy measures. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a 2-factor solution, comprised of Process Expectations and Outcome Expectations, which was supported by confirmatory factor analyses in three additional samples. The measure demonstrated good internal consistency and test-retest reliability, along with support for convergent, discriminant, and predictive validity. These results present initial evidence for the utility of the MPEQ in assessing both process and outcome expectations in therapy.
authors.affiliation: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia. m.norberg@unsw.edu.au
authors.forename: Melissa M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Norberg
authors.forename: Chad T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Wetterneck
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sass
authors.forename: Jonathan W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Kanter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011594:Psychometrics; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014922:Wisconsin; D055815:Young Adult